COLT 1902 Sporting 38 auto Rare variation

Description:
COLT 1902 Sporting 38 auto serial # 9133
Mfg'd 1906 one of only 6900 Sportings total manufactured - a continuation of the Model 1900 without the sight safety.
RARE variation as only 500 in the 8000 to 9000 serial range had the front triangular cut serrations, see Doug Sheldon's Collectors Guide to Colt's 38 Auto Pistols pg 78.
Many around this serial number went to Copper Queen in AZ and A Combaluzier in Mexico - probably worthy of a Colt archive letter.
Round hammer
Markings: VP  4  W and 3
Two line slide markings: Patented                                   Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg Co  (with circled rampant Colt)
                                     April 20, 1897 Sept 9, 1902        Hartford CONN USA
I've fired this one and it functions fine.
See pictures for condition used but not abused, metal with patina and fine grips w/o chips or cracks.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Auto (.38 ACP)
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1902 Sporting
Serial Number: 9133
Barrel Length: 6
Bore Info: fair frosted
Condition: good
Metal Condition: good
Manufacture Date: 1906
Item Location: Tennessee
Grips: hard rubber

Price: $1,500.00
Shipping: $25.00